Jimmy Carter actually said...

"I believe that these proposals will lead toward energy conservation and better land use."

"I ask the Congress to move promptly to pass this highway and transit legislation."

"I am today transmitting to Congress proposed legislation that will significantly improve the organization and operation of the Federal government's highway and transit programs."

"To promote more efficient short-range and long-range planning by state and local officials, I propose to consolidate highway and transit planning funds."